AV82 Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 The last thing we should worry about is a poor touch in the OPPONENTS box. We should've defended the counter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlack Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 9 minutes ago, AV82 said: The last thing we should worry about is a poor touch in the OPPONENTS box. We should've defended the counter. Absolutely. Its also the last thing we want our striker worrying about. "Mustn't try anything creative here that risks losing the ball, in case they counter and score"... just ludicrous. The midfield and defence needed to be much better at stopping a break like that, which means someone dropping in to cover the gaping hole Targett left, and the other tracking back. Neither of which happened. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 1 hour ago, MrBlack said: Absolutely. Its also the last thing we want our striker worrying about. "Mustn't try anything creative here that risks losing the ball, in case they counter and score"... just ludicrous. The midfield and defence needed to be much better at stopping a break like that, which means someone dropping in to cover the gaping hole Targett left, and the other tracking back. Neither of which happened. Trouble is he wasn’t trying to be “creative”, he was just not concentrating and was a bit limp in his control. They were both easy balls to control, he just didn’t succeed. He wasn’t trying anything brilliant or daring. So, perhaps not such a “ludicrous” idea after all that he should be able to keep a simple ball when not under that much threat? I think by attempting but failing to justify his couple of errors, you are actually drawing attention to them and wrongly focusing the debate on them rather than his overall performance which was good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlack Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 10 hours ago, briny_ear said: Trouble is he wasn’t trying to be “creative”, he was just not concentrating and was a bit limp in his control. They were both easy balls to control, he just didn’t succeed. He wasn’t trying anything brilliant or daring. So, perhaps not such a “ludicrous” idea after all that he should be able to keep a simple ball when not under that much threat? I think by attempting but failing to justify his couple of errors, you are actually drawing attention to them and wrongly focusing the debate on them rather than his overall performance which was good. The ball from Targett was terrible. Played to the wrong side of Watkins and meant Watkins had to control it under pressure from a west ham defender (or basically knowing he'd have a player up his arsenal the second he controls it). Had Targett played a decent weighted ball in front of Watkins for him to run on to or even to his right foot, it would have never been mis controlled. Targett under zero pressure, plays a crap ball... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vive_La_Villa Posted February 5, 2021 Share Posted February 5, 2021 56 minutes ago, MrBlack said: The ball from Targett was terrible. Played to the wrong side of Watkins and meant Watkins had to control it under pressure from a west ham defender (or basically knowing he'd have a player up his arsenal the second he controls it). Had Targett played a decent weighted ball in front of Watkins for him to run on to or even to his right foot, it would have never been mis controlled. Targett under zero pressure, plays a crap ball... It’s a shame because the bit of play by Targett just before that was fantastic. Would have liked to have seen him whip a ball rather than play the pass. Fine margins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Exeter Fan Posted February 6, 2021 Visiting Supporter Popular Post Share Posted February 6, 2021 Up the Watkins.. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCJonah Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 So important to how we play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villarule123 Posted February 6, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted February 6, 2021 Brilliant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStagMan Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Done great again today. I wouldn't bet against him getting 20 league goals this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyblade Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Just now, TheStagMan said: Done great again today. I wouldn't bet against him getting 20 league goals this season. I said it earlier in the season, he's getting 15 easy. Would love for him to get 20. Don't even think Yorke did that for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 The difference between now and about 10 games is ago is pretty huge. I love how 'selfish' he's become around the area, and he seems to have loads of space when he makes his moves. Excellent again today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC44 Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Get him on the plane Gareth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 He needed that two week break didn't he? Revitalised since our break and now adding the finishing touch again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooJung Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Keep them coming, Ollie!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwi1890 Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 4 minutes ago, VillaChris said: He needed that two week break didn't he? Revitalised since our break and now adding the finishing touch again. I think he just need a break from VAR 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulberto21 Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 I said if he gets 12-15 this season I'll be happy. He's on for about 20 for the whole season in all comps. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samjp26 Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Beyond his goal contribution he just offers so much to the way we play, he made a huge run back late in the match today - allowing us to then go on counter via Jack. Deano obviously knew exactly what he'd get with him and it seems he is giving him that and more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvfcRigo82 Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 2 minutes ago, Sulberto21 said: I said if he gets 12-15 this season I'll be happy. He's on for about 20 for the whole season in all comps. He's definately been worth every penny of that £28m. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Sounds harsh because he's already hit a total of goals I think most people would have been happy with him getting over the course of the whole season, but I think the only thing stopping him from being a top level striker at the moment is that he spurns a few too many chances. What a signing he's been though, genuinely transformative to the way we play. Really bullied Holding at times today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 (edited) Ollie Goalkins Edited February 6, 2021 by villalad21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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